In this clear and concise exegetical commentary, G. Walter Hansen offers rich exposition of the text of Philippians together with wisdom and maturity in its application. He gives particular emphasis to partnership, the social and corporate dimensions of community, in the progress of the gospel, which draws out a theme in the letter often passed over in favor of its individual exhortations.

The themes and emotions of Philippians are unusually varied for so short a letter - joy under confinement, rivalry among preachers, the self-emptying of Christ in chapter 2, contentment in want and plenty - and Hansen holds them together around Paul's relationship with the congregation. A dependable commentary for preaching the letter or studying it closely.